How to Find BEP Vendors

Learn how to efficiently retrieve and verify BEP vendors using NIGP codes from the Illinois Higher Ed Bulletin. This guide streamlines the process of locating specific vendor data by demonstrating how to copy codes and utilize the official search directory.

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Locate NIGP Code

Go to the the NIGP Class List Tab on the website below and Search for "Keyword for what you are looking for, in this example we will be searching vendors that repair fences. [NIGP Codes | Illinois Higher Ed Bulletin](https://www.procure.stateuniv.state.il.us/resources.cfm?mName=findNIGPList&classCode)https://www.procure.stateuniv.state.il.us/resources.cfm?mName=findNIGPList&classCode

On the search tab, type Fences and click "View Class 988 Items" for Roadside and Grounds Services.

Click the specific code "988-15" for Fence Installation.

Copy the NIGP code "988-15".

Search Vendor Directory

Navigate to the "Certified Firms Directory" website to look up the code retrieved from the steps above and generate the list of vendors.<https://supplierdiversitymanagementportal.illinois.gov/VendorDirectory.aspx>

The only field that needs to be filled is NGIP Codes. Paste the code into the search field and select the matching result.

Complete the "I'm not a robot" reCAPTCHA and wait till the green checkmark appears.

Click "Search"

Click the download icon to download the Excel file containing the search results for BEP vendors for Fence Repairs.